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Man Charged After $48,000 Mistake

Two wrongs don’t make a right, as a Tabor City man found out after a big paycheck turned into big trouble Tuesday. Jaqun Rico Miller, 18, was held under $10,000...

Jefferson Weaver
April 16, 2025
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Woman Killed in Monday Crash

  A Gaston Sellers Road woman died Monday when her vehicle was struck by an SUV that failed to slow down for a stop sign. Betty Nance Stevens, 74, was...

Jefferson Weaver
April 16, 2025
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Woman Shot at Covey Run

Whiteville Police are investigating the second city homicide in three days. Chief Paul Rockenbach said a woman was foundshot to death in an apartment at Covey Run Tuesday afternoon. Investigators...

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April 16, 2025
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The Good News April 16-21

  Hippity Hoppity the Easter Bunny is on his way, and so are the residents of Columbus. Church services are in full swing, and there are egg hunts galore. Be...

Crystal Faircloth
April 16, 2025
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Weather Update – Wednesday April 16, 2025.

  Greetings, and good day to you! Here is your CCN Weather update for Wednesday April 16, 2025. This weather update is brought to you by Freedom Insurance of Whiteville....

Christopher Cawley
April 16, 2025
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CCN Daily News Briefs

News Briefs for April 15, 2025   An illegal gathering spot in Downtown Whiteville has been officially closed by the fire marshal. Fun-ctionz in the 900 block of South Madison...

Staff Report
April 15, 2025
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Comments Return to Top of County Agenda

  Public comments will return to the top of the county commissioners agenda next week. “This was just something I wanted to try, to see how it would work,” said...

Jefferson Weaver
April 15, 2025
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Statewide Speeding Crackdown Underway

  Law enforcement agencies across the state will be paying extra attention to speeding drivers through April 20. The “Speed A Little. Lose A Lot.” initiative is one of several...

Jefferson Weaver
April 15, 2025
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Tabor Talk for April 16

By Cynthia Nelson The Fifth Annual Spring Has Sprung Festival was again successful.  Each year has brought growth. While the number of vendors only slightly increased this year, the car...

Jefferson Weaver
April 15, 2025
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Jefferson Weaver • Celebration in the Sunrise

I am ashamed to admit I rarely make it to a sunrise Easter service anymore. Animals and malfunctioning body parts make for a slow start to any day, and starting...

Jefferson Weaver
April 15, 2025
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Multi-Agency Operation Yields 46 Charges

  Eight law enforcement agencies combined for saturation patrols and a sobriety checkpoint in Evergreen Friday. A total of 46 traffic citations were issued during the operation, the Columbus Coun...

Jefferson Weaver
April 15, 2025
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Fire Marshal Shuts Down Madison Street Venue

  Less than 36 hours after a fight and shootout at Functionz Venue and Lounge, multiple safety violations shut the doors on a downtown Whiteville business. “During my inspection I...

Jefferson Weaver
April 15, 2025
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Arnetta Bell Bellamy

April 25, 1956 — April 10, 2025   Mrs. Arnetta Bell Bellamy, 68, of the Green Acres Community in Tabor City, NC, passed away on Thursday, April 10, 2025, at...

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April 15, 2025
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Norman Wayne Maultsby

August 27, 1939 ~ April 13, 2025 (age 85)   Norman Wayne Maultsby, age 85, of Council, NC, passed away on Sunday, April 13, 2025, at Columbus Regional Healthcare, Whiteville,...

Staff Report
April 15, 2025
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Phil Douglas Collier

April 10, 2025 Phil Douglas Collier, 79, of Bladenboro passed away on Thursday, April 10, 2025 at Lower Cape Fear Lifecare Angel House, Whiteville. He was born July 27, 1945...

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April 15, 2025
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Weather Update – Tuesday April 15, 2025.

  Greetings, and good day to you! Happy(?) Tax Day! Here is your CCN Weather update for Tuesday April 15, 2025. This weather update is brought to you by Freedom...

Christopher Cawley
April 15, 2025
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